Ottawa is the capital of Canada and can be found in the Ottawa Valley. The major sights are all clustered downtown, so it's not difficult to walk from one to another. Check out the city's Parliament Hill, home to all the impressive buildings of Canada's parliament. If you're here from June to August you should go see the colourful half-hour ceremony that is held each morning on the Parliament Hill lawn, weather permitting. To learn more about Canada's history, check out this dazzling half-hour long sound and light show that takes place against the dramatic backdrop of the Parliament buildings and is free of charge. If historic sites aren't really for you, why not check out the main canal, shopping centre, and waterfalls in Ottawa, which are all called Rideau. This city offers you plenty of restaurants serving traditional cuisine, as well as plenty of upmarket, fashionable eateries too. To round off the night, Ottawa has a vibrant and varied nightlife for you to take advantage of.
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Reviews of Ottawa from boo.com
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anonymous says:
“ Ottawa is Canad's capital and probably one of the most "overlooked" cities in the world! Overshadowed by places like Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, Ottawa is Canada's 4th largest urban centre and one of the most beautiful cities in the entire country. As the national capital, Ottawa has… more
Posted: on Nov 20, 2008 |
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kshuvaev8474 says:
“ This is a nice, quite guest house - rooms and bathrooms are clean but the kitchen. The owner was very nice and helpful. Walking distance to the city center is about 20 - 30 min. I think this hostel is a great place to stay and the quality service is good for the value of money.
Posted: on May 9, 2008 |
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loveliegaspar1989 says:
“ When my fellow teachers and myself arrived in Ottawa, we were amazed by the cleanliness and peacefulness of the place.The people were so gentle and the architectural designs of the buildings were worth remembering.There was no repentance why we chose the United States Embassy of Ottawa as… more
Posted: on Apr 10, 2007 |
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Best things to do in Ottawa
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Canadian Museum of Civilisation- What?
- Civilisation Museum
- Where?
- Directly opposite Parliament hill
- Anything else?
- There are places to eat and shop in the museum. Make sure to check website on the day to find out most recent exhibitions.
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Parliament Buildings- What?
- Important buildings in the city
- Where?
- Over looking the Ottawa river
- Anything else?
- Not all parts of the buildings are open to the public. Upon arrival you will see what is open to you. Guided tours are available daily.
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The Haunted Walk of Ottawa- What?
- A walking tour.
- Anything else?
- On these tours the guides wear cloaks and carry a lantern, taking participants to local sites of hauntings, hangings, graveyards and more.
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Recommended Hotels
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Novotel Ottawa(3 star hotel)- The Novotel Ottawa is a 3 star hotel in the heart of Ottawa. Guests on a business trip are just a short walk from the business district, and if you are on vacation in
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Travelodge Ottawa Hotel & Conference Cen- Travelodge Ottawa Hotel and Conference Centre is a CAA/AAA 3-Diamond Full Service Property. Boasting Over 20,000 square feet of meeting space, a full convention services department and exceptional customer service.
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Econo Lodge Downtown(1 star hotel)- Located in downtown Ottawa. Drive up parking available. Walking distance to major tourist sites: Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill, Byward Market Museums, government offices and Congress Centre. Must have valid credit card upon check in.
